Sport Minister Brent Sancho could feasibly find himself reported to the Integrity Commission after leaked documentation showed that CONCACAF money due to the Pro League club was diverted into the minister’s personal bank account. Then Central FC operations manager Kevin Harrison admitted that he directed CONCACAF to wire US$40,000 (TT$253,000) …
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Million 5 on the Visa card; T&T dangerously misled by political financial forecasts
Yes, it was pleasing to see that on nomination day, on Monday August 17, candidates competing in various constituencies in a fortnight, in the September 7 General Election, shook hands, back-slapped and danced. Let us not go overboard in believing that such harmony will be sustained if revenues available to Governments …
Read More »NSL: Prisons thwart Cunupia escape in Championship opener
Not for the first time this year, the Trinidad and Tobago Prison Service had some civilian help in thwarting a brazen attempted escape from its facility. On this occasion, the action happened on the football field as the CNG National Super League’s Championship Division kicked off at five venues across Trinidad. …
Read More »The Don ‘Dada’: One on one with Trendsetter coach Anthony Wickham
“A coach will be out there to show you along the way but players have to understand that to be an extraordinary player you have to put in extra work,” Trendsetter Hawks coach Anthony “Dada” Wickham told Wired868. “That is as simple as it is. If you don’t come out …
Read More »Rowley has no time for Integrity; he’s trying to be T&T Prime Minister
Opposition Leader Dr Keith Rowley will not allow himself to be sidetracked by matters of integrity as he continues his campaign to be elected as Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister. Well, that’s a load off the minds of people who are afraid of a radical change in governance. At a …
Read More »NGC gives Super League $1.2 million; competition expands to two divisions
The National Gas Company (NGC) will pump TT$1.2 million into the National Super League for its 2015/16 season as the domestic second tier competition prepares for a second lease of life under All Sport Promotions. The most dramatic change for the retitled CNG National Super League is a new two …
Read More »Kamla must go: Lincoln Myers blames UNC for negative influence on T&T
Former NAR Minister Lincoln Myers pens an open letter to Trinidad and Tobago Prime Minister and UNC Political Leader Kamla Persad-Bissessar: Dear Madam Prime Minister, It should come as no surprise that, with the 2015 election campaign approaching its crescendo, I am taking this opportunity to publicly express my view …
Read More »CFU endorses Nakhid for FIFA presidency; aims to recover Warner money
Caribbean Football Union (CFU) president Gordon Derrick has endorsed former Trinidad and Tobago football captain David Nakhid’s bid for the role of FIFA president, as the most unlikely presidential campaign gathered considerable traction. Nakhid, who never worked within FIFA before or held an administrative portfolio outside of his Lebanon-based David …
Read More »Making Sense of Manifestos; Sunity considers value of policy documents
Columnist Sunity Maharaj considers the value offered by political manifestos to the electorate; and how the public might better utilise policy documents for better governance: With just two weeks to go to the election, there is not much that can be done with recently released party manifestos, apart from oooh-ing and aaah-ing, …
Read More »Jabloteh chases historic youth treble; Hawks, Rangers and Uprising lead resistance
San Juan Jabloteh can create history on Saturday August 29 as the 2015 Republic Bank National Youth Cup comes to a dramatic finale with six semifinal fixtures and three finals at the Larry Gomes Stadium, Malabar. Jabloteh ensured that the “San Juan Kings” will be competing on all three fronts …
Read More »Kids play: Rep/Bank National Youth 1/4 finals in Macoya on Saturday
Trinidad and Tobago’s best youth football teams will lock horns at Constantine Park in Macoya tomorrow as the 2015 Republic Bank National Youth Cup tournament enters the quarterfinal round. La Horquetta will kick off the day’s events at 10 am with a clash against powerhouse San Juan Jabloteh in the …
Read More »Connection loses heavily again; Saprissa romps to 4-0 win
Trinidad and Tobago Pro League outfit, DIRECTV W Connection, suffered its second successive 4-0 defeat in the CONCACAF Champions League last night as the “Savonetta Boys” lost heavily away to Costa Rican champions, Saprissa. Connection made four changes to the starting team that lost 4-0 on the road to Mexican …
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